Corner tie attachment for a bag liner for receiving a powder such as toner

ABSTRACT

A tie attachment assembly, including a first layer including a first surface and a second surface, the first surface including an adhesive, a fold line, and a second layer, including a third surface, a fourth surface connected to the first surface, a first cutout arranged on a first side of the fold line, and a second cutout arranged on a second side of the fold line, opposite the first side.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is filed under 35 U.S.C. § 120 as a divisional of U.S.patent application Ser. No. 16/354,909, filed on Mar. 15, 2019, whichapplication is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the field of bag liners particularlyuseful for receiving a powdery substance, such as, for example, tonerused in electrophotographic printing, and more particularly to tieattachment assemblies that secure liners to their respective bags.

BACKGROUND

Bags are often used for receiving powdery substances, such as, forexample, toner used in electrophotographic printing, as well as othersubstances, such as wheat or grain, liquids, etc. Toner that is used inprinting is loaded into bags for shipping and or storage. When fullyloaded, the bags filled with toner can weigh approximately 253kilograms. These bags often consist of a tough charge dissipative bag onthe outside and an inner liner within the outer bag to contain thetoner. The outer bags are often recyclable or reusable and the innerbags are secured to the outer bags at the eight corners, for example,using ties. The corners of the inner liner may comprise a flexible tiefor attachment to the outer bag and may be held onto the corner usingtape. Upon filling and emptying the inner liner, a great amount ofstress is applied on the corner regions. Problems that are often seenwith existing toner bag/liner assemblies due to this high stressinclude: tape pulling away from the inner liner or outer bag, tiesuntying, and liner ruptures and stress rips. Currently, the technicalfield is seeing between 1-2% failures due to small stress rips at thetape to liner interface. When these failures occur, toner is spilled andlost, labor is utilized to clean up the mess, and safety is jeopardized.

Thus, there is a long felt need for an improved tie attachment assemblythat can adequately connect an inner liner to an outer bag whilereducing or preventing failure of the components.

SUMMARY

According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a tieattachment assembly, comprising a first layer including a first surfaceand a second surface, the first surface comprising an adhesive, a foldline, and a second layer, including a third surface, a fourth surfaceconnected to the first surface, a first cutout arranged on a first sideof the fold line, and a second cutout arranged on a second side of thefold line, opposite the first side.

In some embodiments, the tie attachment assembly further comprises a tiearranged to engage the third surface. In some embodiments, the secondlayer further comprises a third cutout operatively arranged to exposethe adhesive of the first surface for engagement with the tie. In someembodiments, the tie is arranged at the fold line. In some embodiments,the first cutout comprises a radially innermost section having a firstwidth, a radially intermediate section having a second width, and aradially outermost section having a third width. In some embodiments,the radially innermost section, the radially intermediate section, andthe radially outermost section are separated from each other. In someembodiments, the first width is greater than the second width. In someembodiments, the second width is greater than the third width. In someembodiments, the second width is greater than the third width. In someembodiments, the tie attachment assembly is arranged to be connected toa corner of an inner liner such that the tie is arranged between theinner liner and the third surface. In some embodiments, the tie isarranged to be connected to a corner of an outer bag to connect theinner liner to the outer bag. In some embodiments, the first and secondcutouts are ovular in shape. In some embodiments, the first cutout isoperatively arranged to expose the adhesive of the first surface. Insome embodiments, the second cutout is operatively arranged to exposethe adhesive of the first surface.

According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a tieattachment assembly, comprising a first layer including a first surfaceand a second surface, the first surface comprising an adhesive, and asecond layer, including a third surface, a fourth surface connected tothe first surface, a first cutout operatively arranged to expose theadhesive of the first side, and a second cutout.

In some embodiments, the second cutout is spaced apart from the firstcutout. In some embodiments, the tie attachment assembly furthercomprises a fold line arranged between the first cutout and the secondcutout. In some embodiments, the second cutout is operatively arrangedto expose the adhesive of the first side. In some embodiments, the tieattachment assembly further comprises a tie arranged to engage the thirdsurface.

According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a tieattachment assembly, comprising a first layer including a first surfaceand a second surface, the first surface comprising an adhesive, and asecond layer, including a third surface, a fourth surface connected tothe first surface, a first cutout operatively arranged to expose theadhesive of the first side, and a second cutout operatively arranged toexpose the adhesive of the first surface.

The present disclosure comprises a multi-laminate adhesive systemincluding a high strength single sided adhesive tape and a precutengineered pattern label, designed to confine adhesion regions tospecific locations to reduce stress concentration zones.

These and other objects, features, and advantages of the presentdisclosure will become readily apparent upon a review of the followingdetailed description of the disclosure, in view of the drawings andappended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various embodiments are disclosed, by way of example only, withreference to the accompanying schematic drawings in which correspondingreference symbols indicate corresponding parts, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bag assembly;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a tie attachment assembly;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the tie attachment assembly takengenerally along line 3-3 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a tie attachment assembly;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the tie attachment assembly takengenerally along line 5-5 in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a detail view of the bag assembly taken generally along detail6 in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a roll including a plurality of tieattachment assemblies arranged thereon.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

At the outset, it should be appreciated that like drawing numbers ondifferent drawing views identify identical, or functionally similar,structural elements. It is to be understood that the claims are notlimited to the disclosed aspects.

Furthermore, it is understood that this disclosure is not limited to theparticular methodology, materials and modifications described and assuch may, of course, vary. It is also understood that the terminologyused herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only,and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill inthe art to which this disclosure pertains. It should be understood thatany methods, devices or materials similar or equivalent to thosedescribed herein can be used in the practice or testing of the exampleembodiments. The assembly of the present disclosure could be driven byhydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, and/or springs.

It should be appreciated that the term “substantially” is synonymouswith terms such as “nearly,” “very nearly,” “about,” “approximately,”“around,” “bordering on,” “close to,” “essentially,” “in theneighborhood of,” “in the vicinity of,” etc., and such terms may be usedinterchangeably as appearing in the specification and claims. It shouldbe appreciated that the term “proximate” is synonymous with terms suchas “nearby,” “close,” “adjacent,” “neighboring,” “immediate,”“adjoining,” etc., and such terms may be used interchangeably asappearing in the specification and claims. The term “approximately” isintended to mean values within ten percent of the specified value.

It should be understood that use of “or” in the present application iswith respect to a “non-exclusive” arrangement, unless stated otherwise.For example, when saying that “item x is A or B,” it is understood thatthis can mean one of the following: (1) item x is only one or the otherof A and B; (2) item x is both A and B. Alternately stated, the word“or” is not used to define an “exclusive or” arrangement. For example,an “exclusive or” arrangement for the statement “item x is A or B” wouldrequire that x can be only one of A and B. Furthermore, as used herein,“and/or” is intended to mean a grammatical conjunction used to indicatethat one or more of the elements or conditions recited may be includedor occur. For example, a device comprising a first element, a secondelement and/or a third element, is intended to be construed as any oneof the following structural arrangements: a device comprising a firstelement; a device comprising a second element; a device comprising athird element; a device comprising a first element and a second element;a device comprising a first element and a third element; a devicecomprising a first element, a second element and a third element; or, adevice comprising a second element and a third element.

Referring now to the figures, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bagassembly 10. Bag assembly 10 generally comprises outer bag 20, innerliner 50, and one or more tie attachment assemblies 100, 200.

Outer bag 20 is generally rectangular or cubic in shape and compriseseight corners, or corners 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36. Outer bag20 generally comprises a charge dissipative material such that staticand the like does not contribute to the clumping of the powderysubstance (e.g., toner used in electrophotographic printing) arrangedwithin inner liner 50. Each of the corners of outer bag 20 comprises atleast one hole, through which the tie of tie attachment assemblies 100and 200 extends, as will be discussed in greater detail below. In anexample embodiment, each of the corners of outer bag 20 comprises twoholes; however, it should be appreciated that each of the corners ofouter bag 20 may comprise any number of holes suitable for connectinginner liner 50 to outer bag 20. In an example embodiment, corner 22comprises holes 22A-B, corner 24 comprises holes 24A-B, corner 26comprises holes 26A-B, corner 28 comprises holes 28A-B, corner 30comprises holes 30A-B, corner 32 comprises holes 32A-B, corner 34comprises holes 34A-B, and corner 36 comprises holes 36A-B. It should beappreciated that the holes of outer bag 20 are arranged proximate theirrespective corner. In an example embodiment, each of the corners ofouter bag 20 comprise only one hole, and the ends of the tie of tieattachment assembly extend through the one hole and are secured to outerbag 20 using a clip which abuts against the outside of outer bag 20.Outer bag 20 is operatively arranged to be recyclable and reused with aplurality of disposable inner liners. It should be appreciated that,although the respective pairs of holes of each corner are shown onseparate respective sides of outer bag 20, they may be arranged on thesame side as an adjacent pair of holes. For example, holes 22A-B may bearranged on the same side of outer bag 20 as holes 28A-B.

Inner liner 50 is generally rectangular or cubic in shape and compriseseight corners, or corners 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, and 66. Innerliner 50 is arranged to be at least partially surrounded and/or enclosedby outer bag 20. Furthermore, inner liner 50 is arranged to be connectedto outer bag 20 at each of the respective corners. In an exampleembodiment, inner liner 50 is arranged to be removeably connected toouter bag 20. For example, corner 52 is connected to corner 22, corner54 is connected to corner 24, corner 56 is connected to corner 26,corner 58 is connected to corner 28, corner 60 is connected to corner30, corner 62 is connected to corner 32, corner 64 is connected tocorner 34, and corner 66 is connected to corner 36. Inner liner 50comprises sides 72, 74, 76, 78, and 80, top edge 68 and bottom edge 70.

One or more tie attachment assemblies 100, 200 are connected to innerliner 50 generally proximate corners 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, and 66.In some embodiments, tie attachment assemblies 100, 200 are connected toinner liner 50 generally proximate corners 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64,and 66 and abutting top edge 68 and bottom edge 70. The respective tie160, 260 of tie attachment assembly 100, 200, respectively, extendsthrough the pair of holes in the respective corner of outer bag 20 andsecures inner liner 50 to outer bag 20, as will be discussed in greaterdetail below. In some embodiments, tie attachment assemblies 100, 200are fixedly secured to inner liner 50. In some embodiments, tieattachment assemblies 100, 200 are removably secured to inner liner 50.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of tie attachment assembly 100. FIG. 3 is across-sectional view of tie attachment assembly 100 taken generallyalong line 3-3 in FIG. 2. Tie attachment assembly 100 generallycomprises layer 110, layer 120, and tie 160.

Layer 110 comprises surface 110A and surface 110B. Surface 110A is anadhesive surface and surface 110B is a non-adhesive surface. In someembodiments, layer 110 comprises one sided tape. In some embodiments,surface 110B comprises a non-stick substrate such that, when layered orrolled, the adhesive portions of tie attachment assembly 100 may bepeeled away from surface 110B, as will be discussed in greater detailbelow. Surface 110A is arranged to abut, at least partially, against theouter surface of inner liner 50, as well as be connected to surface 120Bof layer 120.

Layer 120 comprises surface 120A and surface 120B. Layer 120 isgenerally a thin film or non-adhering substrate operatively arranged toconfine adhesive sections to a specific arrangement. Surface 120B layer120 is connected to surface 110A of adhesive layer 110. Surface 120B isarranged to abut against the outer surface of inner liner 50. Layer 120further comprises cutouts 122, 124, 130, and 140, which are operativelyarranged to expose the adhesive surface 110A of layer 110. Cutouts 122and 124 are arranged proximate fold line L. Cutouts 122 and 124 arearranged to maintain the position of tie 160 at or proximate to line L.

Cutout 130 comprises a generally oblong or an ellipse or ovular shape.Cutout 130 comprises radially outermost sections 132A-D, radiallyintermediate sections 134A-D, and central section 136. Sections 132A,132B, 132C, 132D, 134A, 134B, 134C, 134D, and 136 are separated. In someembodiments, sections 132A-D are all connected and form one radiallyoutermost section. In some embodiments, sections 134A-D are allconnected and form one radially intermediate section. As shown, sections132A-D comprise thickness or width W3, sections 134A-D comprisesthickness or width W2, and section 136 comprises width W1 and length L1.In the embodiment shown, width W1 is greater than width W2, and width W2is greater than W3. The sections of adhesive surface 110A that areexposed through layer 120 via cutout 130, more specifically via sections132A-D, 134A-D, and 136, are arranged to be secured to the outer layerof inner liner 50 proximate the respective corner thereon. For example,fold line L will be positioned at the corner of inner liner 50, withcutout 130 being connected to a first side of inner liner 50 and cutout140 being connected to a second side of inner liner 50, adjacent to thefirst side.

Cutout 140 comprises a generally oblong or an ellipse or ovular shapeand is substantially similar to cutout 130. Cutout 140 comprisesradially outermost sections 142A-D, radially intermediate sections144A-D, and central section 146. Sections 142A, 142B, 142C, 142D, 144A,144B, 144C, 144D, and 146 are separated. In some embodiments, sections142A-D are all connected and form one radially outermost section. Insome embodiments, sections 144A-D are all connected and form oneradially intermediate section. As shown, sections 142A-D comprisethickness or width W6, sections 144A-D comprises thickness or width W5,and section 146 comprises width W4 and length L2. In the embodimentshown, width W4 is greater than width W5, and width W5 is greater thanW6. In some embodiments, width W4 is substantially equal to width W1,width W5 is substantially equal to width W2, width W6 is substantiallyequal to width W3, and length L2 is substantially equal to length L1.The sections of adhesive surface 110A that are exposed through layer 120via cutout 130, more specifically via sections 132A-D, 134A-D, and 136,are arranged to be secured to the outer layer of inner liner 50proximate the respective corner thereon. For example, fold line L willbe positioned at the corner of inner liner 50, with cutout 130 beingconnected to a first side of inner liner 50 and cutout 140 beingconnected to a second side of inner liner 50, adjacent to the firstside.

Tie 160 comprises end 162 and end 164. As shown, tie 160 is arranged onsurface 120A of layer 120 and surface 110A of layer 110 (via cutouts 122and 124), proximate fold line L. Cutouts 122 and 124 allow interactionbetween adhesive surface 110A and tie 160 to maintain the position oftie 160 proximate line L. When tie attachment assembly 100 is secured toinner liner 50, tie 160 is trapped between layer 120 and inner liner 50,thereby securing tie 160 to inner liner 50. In an example embodiment,layer 120 is wrapped completely around tie 160 such that tie 160 nevercomes into contact with inner liner 50. Ends 162 and 164 are thenextended through the pair of holes of the respective corner of outer bag20 and, for example, tied together to secure inner liner 50 to outer bag20. To remove inner liner 50 from outer bag 20, ends 162 and 164 areuntied or tie 160 is cut.

The purpose of the unique design of cutouts 130 and 140 is to reducestress concentration zones on inner liner 50 when it is being filledwith and emptied of a powdery substance (e.g., toner used inelectrophotographic printing) or any other substance, such as wheat orgrain, liquids, etc., and prevent or reduce rips, tears, or otherfailure of inner liner 50. As inner liner 50 is, for example, beingfilled with a substance, tension is applied to tie 160 and causes stresson inner liner 50 where tie attachment assembly is secured thereto. Tieattachment assembly 100 minimizes this stress and reduces tears andfailure of inner liner 50.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of tie attachment assembly 200. FIG. 5 is across-sectional view of tie attachment assembly 200 taken generallyalong line 5-5 in FIG. 4. Tie attachment assembly 200 generallycomprises layer 210, layer 220, and tie 260.

Layer 210 comprises surface 210A and surface 210B. Surface 210A is anadhesive surface and surface 210B is a non-adhesive surface. In someembodiments, layer 210 comprises one sided tape. In some embodiments,surface 210B comprises a non-stick substrate such that, when layered orrolled, the adhesive portions of tie attachment assembly 200 may bepeeled away from surface 210B, as will be discussed in greater detailbelow. Surface 210A is arranged to abut, at least partially, against theouter surface of inner liner 50, as well as be connected to surface 220Bof layer 220.

Layer 220 comprises surface 220A and surface 220B. Layer 220 isgenerally a thin film or non-adhering substrate operatively arranged toconfine adhesive sections to a specific arrangement. Surface 220B layer220 is connected to surface 210A of adhesive layer 210. Surface 220B isarranged to abut against the outer surface of inner liner 50. Layer 220further comprises cutouts 222, 224, 230, and 240, which are operativelyarranged to expose adhesive surface 210A of layer 210. Cutouts 222 and224 are arranged proximate fold line L. Cutouts 222 and 224 are arrangedto maintain the position of tie 260 at or proximate to line L.

Cutout 230 comprises a generally oblong or an ellipse or ovular shape.As shown, cutout 230 comprises distance D1, distance D2, radius R1, andradius R2. In the embodiments shown, distance D1 is greater thandistance D2 and radius R2 is substantially similar to radius R1. Thesection of adhesive surface 210A that is exposed through layer 220 viacutout 230 is arranged to be secured to the outer layer of inner liner50 proximate the respective corner thereon. For example, fold line Lwill be positioned at the corner of inner liner 50, with cutout 230being connected to a first side of inner liner 50 and cutout 240 beingconnected to a second side of inner liner 50, adjacent to the firstside.

Cutout 240 comprises a generally oblong or an ellipse or ovular shapeand is substantially similar to cutout 230. As shown, cutout 240comprises distance D3, distance D4, radius R3, and radius R4. In theembodiments shown, distance D3 is greater than distance D4 and radius R4is substantially similar to radius R3. The section of adhesive surface210A that is exposed through layer 220 via cutout 230 is arranged to besecured to the outer layer of inner liner 50 proximate the respectivecorner thereon. For example, fold line L will be positioned at thecorner of inner liner 50, with cutout 230 being connected to a firstside of inner liner 50 and cutout 240 being connected to a second sideof inner liner 50, adjacent to the first side. In some embodiments,distance D3 is substantially equal to distance D1, distance D4 issubstantially equal to distance D2, radius R3 is substantially equal toradius R1, and radius R4 is substantially equal to radius R2.

Tie 260 comprises end 262 and end 264. As shown, tie 260 is arranged onsurface 220A of layer 220 and surface 210A of layer 210 (via cutouts 222and 224), proximate fold line L. Cutouts 222 and 224 allow interactionbetween adhesive surface 210A and tie 260 to maintain the position oftie 260 proximate line L. When tie attachment assembly 200 is secured toinner liner 50, tie 260 is trapped between layer 220 and inner liner 50,thereby securing tie 260 to inner liner 50. In an example embodiment,layer 220 is wrapped completely around tie 260 such that tie 260 nevercomes into contact with inner liner 50. Ends 262 and 264 are thenextended through the pair of holes of the respective corner of outer bag20 and, for example, tied together to secure inner liner 50 to outer bag20. To remove inner liner 50 from outer bag 20, ends 262 and 264 areuntied or tie 260 is cut.

The purpose of the unique design of cutouts 230 and 240 is to reducestress concentration zones on inner liner 50 when it is being filledwith and emptied of a powdery substance (e.g., toner used inelectrophotographic printing) or any other substance, such as wheat orgrain, liquids, etc., and prevent or reduce rips, tears, or otherfailure of inner liner 50. As inner liner 50 is, for example, beingfilled with a substance, tension is applied to tie 260 and causes stresson inner liner 50 where tie attachment assembly is secured thereto. Tieattachment assembly 200 minimizes this stress and reduces tears andfailure of inner liner 50. It should be appreciated that cutouts 130 and140 and 230 and 240 do not need to be identical or substantiallysimilar. In some embodiments, a tie attachment assembly comprises cutout130 and 240.

FIG. 6 is a detail view of bag assembly 10 taken generally along detail6 in FIG. 1. As shown, tie attachment assembly 100, 200 is secured tocorner 56 of inner bag 50. Fold line L is positioned on corner 56 withcutout 140, 240 being secured to side 76 and cutout 130, 230 beingsecured to side 74. Tie 160, 260 is thus trapped between surface 120A,220A of tie attachment assembly 100, 200 and outer surface of innerliner 50. End 162, 262 extends through hole 26A and end 164, 264 extendsthrough hole 26B. The ends are then tied together about to outside ofouter bag 20 (not shown) thereby securing corner 56 of inner bag 50 tocorner 26 of outer bag 20.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of roll 300 including a plurality of tieattachment assemblies 100, 200 arranged thereon. As shown, tieattachment assemblies 100, 200 can be manufactured as roll 300. Roll 300comprises a plurality of tie attachment assemblies 100, 200. Roll 300may comprise perforations 304. In some embodiments, perforations arearranged between every set of two cutouts such that a user can easilytear away one single tie attachment assembly 100, 200 from roll 300.Roll 300 may be arranged on shaft 302 for easy dispensing. In someembodiments, a cutting device is set to cut roll 300 between every setof two cutouts. Roll 300 allows tie attachment assemblies 100, 200 to beeasily assembled to inner liner 50 on site. It should be appreciatedthat tie attachment assembly 100, 200 may further comprise an additionalnon-stick layer arranged over the top of layer 120, 220 to protect theexposed adhesive sections of layer 110, 210. Additionally, and aspreviously discussed, surface 110B, 210B may comprise a non-stick layersuch that, in roll 300, tie attachment assembly 100, 200 is easilypeelable from the rest of roll 300.

It will be appreciated that various aspects of the disclosure above andother features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirablycombined into many other different systems or applications. Variouspresently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications,variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by thoseskilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by thefollowing claims.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

-   10 Bag assembly-   20 Outer bag-   22 Corner-   22A Hole-   22B Hole-   24 Corner-   24A Hole-   24B Hole-   26 Corner-   26A Hole-   26B Hole-   28 Corner-   28A Hole-   28B Hole-   30 Corner-   30A Hole-   30B Hole-   32 Corner-   32A Hole-   32B Hole-   34 Corner-   34A Hole-   34B Hole-   36 Corner-   36A Hole-   36B Hole-   50 Inner liner-   52 Corner-   54 Corner-   56 Corner-   58 Corner-   60 Corner-   62 Corner-   64 Corner-   66 Corner-   68 Top Edge-   70 Bottom edge-   72 Side-   74 Side-   76 Side-   78 Side-   80 Side-   100 Tie attachment assembly-   110 Layer-   110A Surface-   110B Surface-   120 Layer-   120A Surface-   120B Surface-   122 Cutout-   124 Cutout-   130 Cutout-   132A Section-   132B Section-   132C Section-   132D Section-   134A Section-   134B Section-   134C Section-   134D Section-   136 Section-   140 Cutout-   142A Section-   142B Section-   142C Section-   142D Section-   144A Section-   144B Section-   144C Section-   144D Section-   146 Section-   160 Tie-   162 End-   164 End-   200 Tie attachment assembly-   210 Layer-   210A Surface-   210B Surface-   220 Layer-   220A Surface-   220B Surface-   222 Cutout-   224 Cutout-   230 Cutout-   240 Cutout-   260 Tie-   262 End-   264 End-   300 Roll-   302 Shaft-   304 Perforation-   W1 Width or thickness-   W2 Width or thickness-   W3 Width or thickness-   W4 Width or thickness-   W5 Width or thickness-   W6 Width or thickness-   L1 Length-   L2 Length-   D1 Distance-   D2 Distance-   D3 Distance-   D4 Distance-   R1 Radius-   R2 Radius-   R3 Radius-   R4 Radius-   L Line

What is claimed is:
 1. A tie attachment assembly, comprising: a firstlayer including a first surface and a second surface, the first surfacecomprising an adhesive; a fold line; and, a second layer, including: athird surface; a fourth surface connected to the first surface; a firstcutout arranged on a first side of the fold line; and, a second cutoutarranged on a second side of the fold line, opposite the first side. 2.The tie attachment assembly as recited in claim 1, further comprising atie arranged to engage the third surface.
 3. The tie attachment assemblyas recited in claim 2, wherein the second layer further comprises athird cutout operatively arranged to expose the adhesive of the firstsurface for engagement with the tie.
 4. The tie attachment assembly asrecited in claim 2, wherein the tie is arranged at the fold line.
 5. Thetie attachment assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the first cutoutcomprises: a radially innermost section having a first width; a radiallyintermediate section having a second width; and, a radially outermostsection having a third width.
 6. The tie attachment assembly as recitedin claim 5, wherein the radially innermost section, the radiallyintermediate section, and the radially outermost section are separatedfrom each other.
 7. The tie attachment assembly as recited in claim 5,wherein the first width is greater than the second width.
 8. The tieattachment assembly as recited in claim 7, wherein the second width isgreater than the third width.
 9. The tie attachment assembly as recitedin claim 5, wherein the second width is greater than the third width.10. The tie attachment assembly as recited in claim 2, wherein the tieattachment assembly is arranged to be connected to a corner of an innerliner such that the tie is arranged between the inner liner and thethird surface.
 11. The tie attachment assembly as recited in claim 10,wherein the tie is arranged to be connected to a corner of an outer bagto connect the inner liner to the outer bag.
 12. The tie attachmentassembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the first and second cutouts areovular in shape.
 13. The tie attachment assembly as recited in claim 1,wherein the first cutout is operatively arranged to expose the adhesiveof the first surface.
 14. The tie attachment assembly as recited inclaim 13, wherein the second cutout is operatively arranged to exposethe adhesive of the first surface.
 15. A tie attachment assembly,comprising: a first layer including a first surface and a secondsurface, the first surface comprising an adhesive; and, a second layer,including: a third surface; a fourth surface connected to the firstsurface; a first cutout operatively arranged to expose the adhesive ofthe first side; and, a second cutout.
 16. The tie attachment assembly asrecited in claim 15, wherein the second cutout is spaced apart from thefirst cutout.
 17. The tie attachment assembly as recited in claim 15,further comprising a fold line arranged between the first cutout and thesecond cutout.
 18. The tie attachment assembly as recited in claim 15,wherein the second cutout is operatively arranged to expose the adhesiveof the first side.
 19. The tie attachment assembly as recited in claim15, further comprising a tie arranged to engage the third surface.
 20. Atie attachment assembly, comprising: a first layer including a firstsurface and a second surface, the first surface comprising an adhesive;and, a second layer, including: a third surface; a fourth surfaceconnected to the first surface; a first cutout operatively arranged toexpose the adhesive of the first side; and, a second cutout operativelyarranged to expose the adhesive of the first surface.